2015–16 Ligue 1

The 2015–16 Ligue 1 season was the 78th season of the Ligue de Football Professionnel first division since its establishment. It started on 7 August 2015 and concluded on 14 May 2016. Paris Saint-Germain were the defending champions, and retained the title with a 9–0 win at Troyes on 13 March.[3] It was their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title.[4]

Ligue 1
Season2015–16
Dates7 August 2015 – 14 May 2016
ChampionsParis Saint-Germain
6th Ligue 1 title
6th French title
RelegatedTroyes
Gazélec Ajaccio
Reims
Champions LeagueParis Saint-Germain
Lyon
Monaco
Europa LeagueNice
Lille
Saint-Étienne
Matches played380
Goals scored960 (2.53 per match)
Top goalscorerZlatan Ibrahimović
(38 goals)
Biggest home winMarseille 6–0 Troyes
(23 August 2015)
Paris Saint-Germain 6–0 Caen
(16 September 2016)
Biggest away winTroyes 0–9 Paris Saint-Germain
(13 March 2016)
Highest scoringTroyes 0–9 Paris Saint-Germain
(13 March 2016)
Longest winning run9 matches
Paris Saint-Germain
Longest unbeaten run27 matches
Paris Saint-Germain
Longest winless run21 matches
Troyes
Longest losing run6 matches
Reims
Highest attendance63,235
Marseille 1–2 Paris Saint-Germain[1]
(8 February 2016)
Lowest attendance3,465
Gazélec Ajaccio 2–2 Toulouse[2]
(3 October 2015)
Total attendance7,920,621[2]
Average attendance20,560

Teams

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There were 20 clubs in the league, with three promoted teams from Ligue 2 replacing the three teams that were relegated from Ligue 1 following the 2014–15 season. All clubs that secured Ligue 1 status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate. Originally, only two teams were planned to be relegated at the end of the season.[5] However, this proposal was appealed and eventually overturned, so as in past seasons, three teams are to be relegated.[6] Evian, Metz and Lens were relegated to Ligue 2 at the conclusion of the 2014–15 season. Troyes, Gazelec Ajaccio and Angers were promoted to the top level. Troyes returned after being relegated in 2012–13 season. Gazelec Ajaccio secured their second consecutive promotion and joined Ligue 1 for the first time in the club's history. Angers returned to the top level after 21 years.

Stadia and locations

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ClubLocationVenueCapacity
AngersAngersStade Jean Bouin17,835
BastiaBastiaStade Armand Cesari16,480
BordeauxBordeauxMatmut Atlantique42,115
CaenCaenStade Michel d'Ornano21,215
Gazélec AjaccioAjaccioStade Ange Casanova6,000
GuingampGuingampStade du Roudourou18,126
LilleVilleneuve-d'AscqStade Pierre-Mauroy50,186
LorientLorientStade du Moustoir18,890
LyonLyonStade de Gerland (fall 2015)
Parc Olympique Lyonnais (spring 2016)
41,842
59,186
MarseilleMarseilleStade Vélodrome (revamped for Euro 2016)67,000
MonacoMonacoStade Louis II18,500
MontpellierMontpellierStade de la Mosson32,939
NantesNantesStade de la Beaujoire38,285
NiceNiceAllianz Riviera35,624
Paris Saint-GermainParisParc des Princes48,712
ReimsReimsStade Auguste Delaune21,684
RennesRennesRoazhon Park29,376
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-ÉtienneStade Geoffroy-Guichard42,000
ToulouseToulouseStadium Municipal35,470
TroyesTroyesStade de l'Aube21,684

Personnel and kits

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TeamManagerCaptainKit Manufacturer[7]Shirt sponsors (front)[7]Shirt sponsors (back)Shirt sponsors (sleeve)Shorts sponsors
Angers Stéphane Moulin Olivier AuriacKappaScania (H)/Bodet (A), L'Atoll Angers, Brioche Pasquier, AngersLa BoucherieAlgimoussSystème U, babygro
Bastia François Ciccolini Yannick CahuzacKappaOscaro, Collectivité Territoriale de Corse, Corsica Ferries, AM Environnement, FordPagoCertifoot.com, Haute-CorseOrezza, Kontakt
Bordeaux Ulrich Ramé Ludovic SanéPumaKiaYezzGroupe PichetWinamax
Caen Patrice Garande Julien FéretNikeCampagne de France (H)/Maisons France Confort (A & 3), Groupe IDEC, Künkel, Petit ForestierWati BGuy Dauphin EnvironnementWati B
Gazélec Ajaccio Thierry Laurey Louis PoggiMacronCarrefour, Casino d'Ajaccio, Collectivité Territoriale de Corse, Foxy Auto, NetBetDépartement Corse-du-SudCorsea PromotionBanette Boulanger, Air Corsica
Guingamp Jocelyn Gourvennec Lionel MathisPatrickCeltigel, Société ADS, Breizh ColaMère LalieCeltarmorBRIEUC biscuiterie, caramelerie, confiturerie
Lille Frédéric Antonetti Rio MavubaNikePartouche, etixxVacansoleilGodinNo Publik
Lorient Sylvain Ripoll Yann JouffreAdidasB&B Hotels (H)/Jean Floc'h (A), Jean Floc'h (H)/B&B Hotels (A), Breizh ColaSalaün HolidaysVirage ConseilLorient Agglomération
Lyon Bruno Génésio Maxime GonalonsAdidasHyundai/Veolia (in UEFA matches), Cegid, MDA ElectroménagerIntermarché24Option.comOknoplast
Marseille Franck Passi Steve MandandaAdidasIntersportTurkish AirlinesMutuelles du SoleilWinamax
Monaco Leonardo Jardim Jérémy ToulalanNikeFedcom, Alain AfflelouAlain AfflelouTriangle IntérimOrezza
Montpellier Frédéric Hantz Vitorino HiltonNikeSud de France, Dyneff Gaz, Montpellier Métropole, Mutuelles du SoleilLa Région Languedoc-RoussillonFAUN-EnvironnementSystème U, Wati B
Nantes Michel Der Zakarian Oswaldo VizcarrondoUmbroSynergie, Système U, ProginovAnvoliaNoneWinamax, etixx
Nice Claude Puel Nampalys MendyBurrdaMutuelles du Soleil, Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur, Ville de NicePizzorno EnvironnementNice Start(s) Up (H)/interactive-option.com (T)Winamax
Paris Saint-Germain Laurent Blanc Thiago SilvaNikeFly EmiratesOoredooQNBNone
Reims David Guion Aïssa MandiHummelSanei Ascenseurs, Geodis, Transports CaillotSOS MalusCertifoot.com, Reims Métropole (H)/Reims (A)None
Rennes Rolland Courbis Romain DanzéPumaSamsic, Del Arte, Armor-Lux, Association ELABlot Immobilierrennes.frBretagne Structures
Saint-Étienne Christophe Galtier Loïc PerrinLe Coq SportifEoviMcd Mutuelle, LoireBewellConnectMARKALDesjoyaux Piscines
Toulouse Pascal Dupraz Jean-Daniel Akpa AkproJomaTriangle Intérim, Natur House, LP PromotionNewrestPrévoir AssurancesSo Toulouse
Troyes Mohamed Bradja Benjamin NivetKappaBabeau Seguin, First Securite Events, Intermarché, FestilightPremium AutomobilesNoneTroyes

Managerial changes

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TeamOutgoing managerManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming managerDate of appointment
Lille René GirardMutual consent24 May 2015[8]Pre-season Hervé Renard25 May 2015[9]
Marseille Marcelo BielsaResigned8 August 2015[10]19th Míchel19 August 2015[11]
Lille Hervé RenardMutual consent11 November 2015 [12]16th Frédéric Antonetti22 November 2015 [13]
Troyes Jean-Marc Furlan3 December 2015 [14]20th Claude Robin8 December 2015 [15]
Montpellier Rolland CourbisResigned23 December 2015 [16]15th Frédéric Hantz27 December 2015 [17]
Lyon Hubert FournierSacked24 December 2015 [18]9th Bruno Génésio24 December 2015
Rennes Philippe Montanier20 January 2016 [19]6th Rolland Courbis21 January 2016
Bastia Ghislain Printant28 January 2016 [20]15th François Ciccolini29 January 2016
Troyes Claude Robin4 February 2016 [21]20th Mohamed Bradja5 February 2016
Toulouse Dominique ArribagéResigned27 February 2016 [22]19th Pascal Dupraz2 March 2016 [23]
Bordeaux Willy SagnolSacked14 March 2016 [24]14th Ulrich Ramé14 March 2016 [24]
Marseille Míchel19 April 2016[25]15th Franck Passi (caretaker)19 April 2016
Reims Olivier Guégan23 April 2016[26]17th David Guion (caretaker)23 April 2016

League table

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PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Paris Saint-Germain (C)38306210219+8396Qualification for the Champions League group stage
2Lyon38198116743+2465
3Monaco38171475750+765Qualification for the Champions League third qualifying round
4Nice38189115841+1763Qualification for the Europa League group stage[a]
5Lille38151583927+1260Qualification for the Europa League third qualifying round[a]
6Saint-Étienne38177144237+558
7Caen38166163952−1354
8Rennes381313125254−252
9Angers381311144038+250
10Bastia38148163642−650
11Bordeaux381214125057−750
12Montpellier38147174947+249
13Marseille381018104842+648
14Nantes381212143344−1148
15Lorient381113144758−1146
16Guingamp381111164756−944
17Toulouse38913164555−1040
18Reims (R)38109194457−1339Relegation to Ligue 2[b]
19Gazélec Ajaccio (R)38813173758−2137
20Troyes (R)3839262883−5518
Source: Ligue 1, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Fairplay ranking.[29]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Since the winners of the 2015–16 Coupe de France and the 2015–16 Coupe de la Ligue, Paris Saint-Germain, qualified for European competition based on their league position, the spot awarded to the Coupe de France winners (Europa League group stage) was passed to the fourth-placed team and the spot awarded to the Coupe de la Ligue winners (Europa League third qualifying round) was passed to the sixth-placed team. The fifth-placed team received the spot in Europa League third qualifying round originally designated to the fourth-placed team.
  2. ^ Starting this season, Ligue 1 decided to reduce the number of relegation spots from three to two.[27] However, the decision was appealed and overturned so three teams were relegated.[28]

Results

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Home \ AwayANGBASBORCAEGAZGUILILLOROLOMASMMHSNANNICPSGREIRENSTETFCTRO
Angers1–01–12–00–00–02–05–10–30–13–02–30–01–10–00–00–20–02–31–0
Bastia1–01–01–01–23–01–20–01–02–11–21–00–01–30–22–02–10–13–02–0
Bordeaux1–31–11–41–11–01–03–03–11–13–10–02–00–01–11–24–01–41–11–0
Caen0–00–01–02–02–11–21–20–41–32–22–10–22–00–30–21–01–01–02–1
Gazélec Ajaccio0–23–22–01–00–02–41–12–11–10–10–41–13–10–42–21–10–22–22–3
Guingamp2–21–02–41–12–11–12–20–12–03–32–22–22–30–21–20–22–02–04–0
Lille0–01–10–01–01–00–03–01–01–24–12–00–11–10–12–01–11–01–01–3
Lorient3–11–13–22–01–04–30–11–31–10–21–10–00–01–22–01–10–11–14–1
Lyon0–22–03–04–12–15–10–00–01–16–12–42–01–12–11–01–23–03–04–1
Marseille1–24–10–00–11–10–01–11–11–13–32–21–10–11–21–02–51–11–16–0
Monaco1–02–01–21–12–23–20–02–31–12–12–01–01–00–32–21–11–04–03–1
Montpellier0–22–00–11–20–22–13–02–10–20–12–32–10–20–13–12–01–22–04–1
Nantes2–00–02–21–23–11–00–32–10–00–10–00–21–01–41–00–22–11–13–0
Nice2–10–26–12–13–00–10–02–13–01–11–21–01–20–32–03–02–01–02–1
Paris SG5–12–02–26–02–03–00–03–15–12–10–20–04–04–14–14–04–15–04–1
Reims2–10–14–10–11–20–11–04–14–11–00–12–32–11–11–12–21–11–31–1
Rennes1–01–22–21–11–00–31–12–22–20–11–11–04–11–40–13–10–13–11–1
Saint-Étienne1–02–11–11–22–03–00–12–01–00–21–13–02–01–40–23–01–10–01–0
Toulouse1–24–04–02–01–11–21–12–32–31–11–11–10–02–00–12–21–22–11–0
Troyes0–11–12–41–30–00–11–10–10–11–10–00–00–13–30–92–12–40–10–3
Source: Ligue 1
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Season statistics

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Top goalscorers

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RankPlayerClubGoals[30]
1 Zlatan IbrahimovićParis Saint-Germain38
2 Alexandre LacazetteLyon21
3 Edinson CavaniParis Saint-Germain19
4 Michy BatshuayiMarseille17
Hatem Ben ArfaNice
Wissam Ben YedderToulouse
7 Valère GermainNice14
8 Benjamin MoukandjoLorient13
9 Andy DelortCaen12
Ousmane DembéléRennes

Hat-tricks

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PlayerClubAgainstResultDate
Nabil FekirLyonCaen4–0 (H)29 August 2015
Alexandre LacazetteLyonSaint-Étienne3–0 (H)8 November 2015
Wissam Ben YedderToulouseReims3–1 (H)9 January 2016
Ousmane DembéléRennesNantes4–1 (H)6 March 2016
Zlatan Ibrahimović4Paris Saint-GermainTroyes9–0 (H)13 March 2016
Zlatan IbrahimovićParis Saint-GermainNice4–1 (H)2 April 2016
Hatem Ben ArfaNiceRennes3–0 (H)10 April 2016
Sofiane BoufalLilleGazélec Ajaccio4–2 (H)16 April 2016
Edinson CavaniParis Saint-GermainGazélec Ajaccio4–0 (A)7 May 2016
Alexandre LacazetteLyonMonaco6–1 (H)7 May 2016
Note

4 Player scored 4 goals

Awards

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Award[31]WinnerClub
Player of the Season Zlatan IbrahimovićParis Saint-Germain
Young Player of the Season Ousmane DembéléRennes
Goalkeeper of the Season Steve MandandaMarseille
Goal of the Season Pierrick CapelleAngers
Manager of the Season Laurent BlancParis Saint-Germain
Team of the Year[32]
Goalkeeper Steve Mandanda (Marseille)
Defenders Serge Aurier (Paris Saint-Germain) David Luiz (Paris Saint-Germain) Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain) Maxwell (Paris Saint-Germain)
Midfielders Marco Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain) Lassana Diarra (Marseille) Blaise Matuidi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Forwards Ángel Di María (Paris Saint-Germain) Zlatan Ibrahimović (Paris Saint-Germain) Hatem Ben Arfa (Rennes)

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